INSTRUCTORS
Carlos E. Rodriguez - Lead Instructor
I’m Carlos E. Rodríguez, a lifelong student of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, real-world defensive tactics, and advanced law enforcement training. My career in federal and state law enforcement, combined with decades on the mats, has shaped a simple mission: to help people become stronger, safer, and more capable in every area of life.
Whether I’m coaching kids, guiding adults, or training law enforcement officers, my focus is the same: building confidence, developing skill, and pushing each person to reach their full potential. I’m committed to sharing the knowledge and experience I’ve earned so every student can walk away prepared, on and off the mats.
Black belt (2nd degree) in Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu.
Former state police sergeant (New Jersey) with extensive law‑enforcement experience.
Certified FBI New Agent Trainee (NAT) Tactics Instructor and Primary Defensive Tactics Instructor
Active competitor at black belt level in IBJJF tournaments.
Mission: To help students become the best version of themselves through physical training, tactical preparation and personal development.
Leykamarie Alma, CYT, CPPMT, LPT, BA
Certified Yoga Teacher / Certified Power Pilates Mat Teacher / Licensed Personal Trainer / Reiki Master / RC Counselor / Graphic Artist
• Disciple of Lollyana Kercadó, 2002-2018; with whom she took courses that included: Chakras, Ayurveda, Mudras, Bandhas, Ashtanga Yoga, Yoga Breathing and Hatha Yoga Asanas, among others.
• Certified yoga teacher for seventeen (17) years, during which she has offered classes and/or workshops for different levels of experience in a variety of communities: Baldrich, Park Gardens, Villa Nevárez, Río Bayamón, Playa El Escambrón, the Metropolitan University, the National University College, the Hospital del Maestro, the Comprehensive HIV Services Program for Individuals and Families (SIVIF), in addition to the San Juan Cariba Swimming Team.
• Founder of LeyKalma Hatha Yoga, 2008.
• Certified as a Power Pilates Teacher on Mat, 2022;
• Certified as a Reiki Master in the Usui System of Natural Healing, 2011; Reiki practitioner since 2008.
Certified Personal Trainer in 2014, with a Physical Fitness License from the Puerto Rican Institute for the Development of Sports and Recreation of the Department of Recreation and Sports of Puerto Rico: #5911-11578360
Associate organizer of the holistic family event, Domingo de Bienestar, which featured healing therapies and active talks on Zen Shiatsu, Sports Massage, Hatha Yoga, Partner Yoga, Yoga with a ball, Thai Massage, Reflexology, Kinesiology, Craniosacral, NLP Life Coaching, Tai Chi and Mindful Eating, among others: 1st edition: November 2014; 2nd edition: April 2015. Yoga instructor at gyms:
~ HCOA Fitness for Women, Galería Paseos, 2014-2018;
~ Crunch Fitness, Carolina, 2014-2019; and
~ Workout Fitness Center, Hato Rey, 2015-2017.
• Yoga teacher at the Luis Muñoz Marín Foundation, 2017-2025.
• Reevaluation Counseling teacher since 2012; Counselor since 2001. • Creative Director of LeykAlma Designs since 2005.
• Studied Image and Design at the School of Plastic Arts and Design of Puerto Rico: BA, 2004.